The Year's Best in Movies, TV and Music

In movies and music, an avalanche of brilliant stuff came down in the past 12 months, and it's time for us to sort through it. Up front in this issue, you'll hear about the films and TV shows that rocked us; further back, it's the music that moved us. Take a few minutes to reflect on our choices.

Danny Hellman

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